github.com/khulnasoft-lab/defsec@v1.0.5-0.20230827010352-5e9f46893d95/avd_docs/aws/cloudwatch/AVD-AWS-0149/docs.md (about) 1 2 You can do real-time monitoring of API calls directing CloudTrail logs to CloudWatch Logs and establishing corresponding metric filters and alarms. 3 4 CIS recommends that you create a metric filter and alarm for root user login attempts. Monitoring for root user logins provides visibility into the use of a fully privileged account and an opportunity to reduce the use of it. 5 6 ### Impact 7 The root user has significant permissions and should not be used for day to day tasks. 8 9 <!-- DO NOT CHANGE --> 10 {{ remediationActions }} 11 12 ### Links 13 - https://aws.amazon.com/iam/features/mfa/ 14 15